Pete raises several excellent points on this $6500 rework of the Weimar era. The stamping on the bottom of the clip looks very fresh (7.65) which is in contrast to the rest of the wear evident (e.g. the chip in the wood). The 7.65 stamp in the chamber has the appearance (IMO) of being added later? There is precedent, however, for 7.65 on the chamber, witness #196 (stock #3915) on Ralph Shattuck's latest Luger list #243. Weimar variations were numerous, why are so many surfacing now? One can only wonder and be wary.
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